Gracinda Sithole

Detail-oriented and strategic Buyer with a proven track record of optimizing procurement processes and reducing costs through effective negotiation and supplier management. Experienced in inventory control, demand forecasting, and ensuring consistent product availability to meet customer demand. Adept at analyzing market trends and identifying opportunities for savings and efficiency. Committed to delivering value, maintaining quality standards, and supporting overall business growth.

Buyer / Stores Supervisor at Venwood & baker electrical (2024-01 – Present)

• Identify and evaluate suppliers
• Negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors
• Place orders based on stock needs and demand forecasts
• Ensure timely procurement of quality goods
• Compare prices and products to get best value
• Monitor stock levels and reorder when necessary
• Avoid overstocking or stock shortages while working within budgets
• Track expenses and seek cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure purchased goods meet required standards
• Handle returns or complaints with suppliers
• Oversee receiving, storage, and display of goods
• Conduct regular stock counts
• Prevent losses (theft, damage, wastage)
• Train, schedule, and supervise employees
• Delegate tasks and monitor performance
• Handle staff issues and provide feedback

Data Capturer at Venwood & baker electrical (2022-01 – 2024-01)

• Enter data from various sources (e.g., forms, surveys, documents) into computer systems or databases
• Ensure accuracy and completeness during the data input process
• Check entered data for errors or inconsistencies
• Verify data accuracy with original documents or through cross-checks
• Organize and file data records (both physical and digital)
• Update and maintain databases regularly
• Handle sensitive or confidential information with care
• Follow company policies for data privacy and protection
• Generate simple reports or summaries from collected data
• Support data analysis or management teams with clean and organized data
• Work with supervisors or other departments to clarify unclear data
• Assist with data collection from external sources when required
• Operate office equipment such as scanners, computers, and data entry software
• Use spreadsheets, CRM systems, or custom platforms for data capture

Data Collector Supervisor at Statistic South Africa (2022-02 – 2022-04)

• Manage logistics and supplies for the data collection
• Manage the time and effort of the data collection
• Prepare micro plans for the data collection and effectively manage the movement of data collectors
• Attend escalations, overriding and queries on field
• Make sure that quality data is collected by each data collectors
• Perform other activities related to the data collection

Admin Clerk at Fruti Bevs (2021-06 – 2022-01)

• Answering customer questions, providing information, taking and processing orders and addressing complaints
• Answering phone calls and calling customers and vendors to follow up on appointments and deliveries
• Compiling, maintaining and updating company records
• Managing office inventory and working with vendors to ensure the regular supply of office materials
• Setting up appointments, scheduling meetings, distributing reports and managing the correspondence between the office and external bodies
• Compiling and maintaining records of office business transactions
• Operating office equipment including printers, copiers, fax machines